The report also found an even greater majority of Google employees in 'Leadership' positions were male (79%) and white (72%).

A 'Diversity at Google' page on the company's website admits that while "a diversity of perspectives leads to better decision-making, more relevant products, and makes work a whole lot more interesting" Google can do better:

We’re not where we want to be when it comes to diversity. And it is hard to address these kinds of challenges if you’re not prepared to discuss them openly, and with the facts. All of our efforts, including going public with these numbers, are designed to help us recruit and develop the world’s most talented and diverse people.

Google's current workforce demographics break down in the following manner: